by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Towson ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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Towson is in the top 10% of the country for fine arts. More specifically it was ranked #37 out of 465 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 37 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Towson University handed out 137 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 139 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Towson. This makes it the #104 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Towson is $29,958. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Towson, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $33,163 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,127 for all fine arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at Towson is $242 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Towson was $1,026 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $316 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,382 | $24,402 |
| Fees | $3,924 | $3,924 |
| Books and Supplies | $960 | $960 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,644 | $15,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,480 | $3,480 |
Learn more about Towson tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 137 fine arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from Towson. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Towson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Towson does not offer an online option for its fine arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Towson Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 fine arts majors earned their master's degree from Towson. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Towson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 49 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 47 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Other Visual Art | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.